April 13, the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu in Washington. The advancement of Armenia-Turkey reconciliation was in the limelight.

“The matter of discussion was concrete steps to be taken towards progress with both parties,” U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Philip Crowley said.

Asked about the comment by Turkish FM on prospects of relations between two historically alienated states, Crowley replied: “Those knowing Davutoglu are aware that he is always optimistic.”

Referring to Iran’s nuclear program he stated that there was short of time to discuss it in the course of the meeting, but Clinton and Davutoglu will meet again Thursday.

S.T.